This book is intended to start you on the path to A+ certification. What?s interesting about CompTIA?s A+ certification is that it teaches basic concepts and principles that are not tied to any particular vendor?s products. This means that the information you learn while studying for the A+ exams can be applied to almost any environment, regardless of what PC systems they use.
To gain A+ certification you must pass two exams, one based around PC hardware and another that tests your knowledge of popular PC operating systems. This book provides the information you need to study for both of these exams and is organized in such a way that you can clearly see what information refers to what exam.
The exams can be taken at the same time or separately. By passing both exams and becoming A+ certified, you will have proven that you have the requisite knowledge to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot PC systems and their associated software. You will also have proven that you are committed to furthering and proving your knowledge in your chosen field. This alone is the mark of a true IT professional.
This book is organized to help you study for the two A+ examinations that you will have to pass before you can become A+ certified. The majority of the material offers detailed information about the hardware devices, software configurations, and troubleshooting issues you will face as a PC technician.